Checkride Flashcards
(69 cards)
What should the crew do in case of Smoke, Fire or Fumes?
Don oxygen masks and smoke goggles, establish crew and cabin communications
All crew members must follow this procedure.
What is the maximum takeoff and landing tailwind component for the KC-46?
-10 knots
This limitation is critical for safe operations.
What is the severe turbulent air penetration speed for the KC-46?
- 290 KIAS/.78 Mach, whichever is lower
What is the maximum taxi weight for the KC-46?
416,000 pounds
What is the maximum takeoff weight for the KC-46?
415,000 pounds
What is the maximum landing weight for the KC-46?
310,000 pounds
What is the maximum zero fuel weight for the KC-46?
273,000 pounds
When must the autopilot not be engaged after takeoff?
Below 200 feet AGL
Is the use of aileron trim with autopilot engaged allowed?
No, it is prohibited
What must be done if LAND 2 or LAND 3 is not annunciated?
The autopilot must be disengaged below 190 feet radio altitude
What are the maximum allowable wind speeds for autoland operations?
- Headwind - 25 knots
- Crosswind - 25 knots
- Tailwind - 10 knots
What is the maximum altitude with flaps extended for the KC-46?
20,000 ft Pressure Altitude
What should be avoided to prevent structural failure?
Rapid and large alternating control inputs, especially with large changes in pitch, roll, or yaw
What are the conditions for aborted engine start?
- EGT does not increase by 20 seconds after fuel control switch moved to RUN
- No N1 rotation by 40% N2
- EGT nears or exceeds the start limit
- N2 is not at idle by 2 minutes after fuel control switch moved to RUN
- Oil pressure indication is not normal by the time the engine is stabilized at idle
Where are the NC Instructions located?
QRH C.I.
When should NC items be read?
After the appropriate procedure is complete
Who visually verifies the steps in the NC?
Both pilots
What should be done if the entire procedure is not done?
Stop checklist; complete entire procedure; do checklist from the start
What does it mean if the challenge does not end in SWITCH/LEVER?
It refers to the System STATUS (on EICAS)
What should be checked on the STATUS DISPLAY during Preliminary Preflight?
- Hydraulics
- Oxygen
- Oil Qty
What emergency equipment should be checked during Preliminary Preflight?
- Fire extinguisher
- Crash Ax
- Escape Ropes and Other Equip.
What does the Main Fuel Standpipe Switch do in NORMAL?
Stops fuel transfer from either main tank to center tank when each main decreases to the standpipe level
What is the standpipe level for the KC-46?
11,725 (FCOM 12.20.2)
What does the HYO C2 PRESS Illuminated indicate during Preflight?
Load shedding